COLONEL JOHN BLASHFORD-SNELL CBE
COLONEL JOHN BLASHFORD-SNELL CBE

LAST CHANCE! COSTA RICA 2025 EXPEDITION

 

Due to a team member withdrawing, a space has become available on the expedition John is leading to Costa Rica.

He is also still seeking a doctor for the expedition in November 2025. If you are interested or know someone who might be, more details can be found below

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Colonel John Blashford-Snell is one of the world's most renowned and highly respected explorers.  He has mounted over a hundred expeditions over the past 50 years all over the world, concentrating on scientific research and community aid.

JBS supports and works with numerous charities working with underprivileged youth in the UK, as well as undertaking countless community aid projects in remote parts of the world.

In the 2019 New Year Honours list JBS was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to scientific research abroad and to young people in the UK.

 

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Join us for a Grand Expedition Reunion in July 2027

It’s nearing 50 years since Operation Drake was founded and the beginning of hundreds of Expeditions for over 57,000 young people from all over the world.

We're thrilled to announce, that to mark this special occasion, the Scientific Exploration Society, Raleigh International and Raleigh UK Society are organising a grand reunion in July 2027 in England.

To help us plan the event and make sure as many of you who’d like to be there can be, please compete and submit the form accessed below (if you have not already done so). If you’ve said you’re interested, more details will follow in due course on the exact date, location, activities and ticket costs.

PUBLIC LECTURES

John has several lectures planned this year

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

John has written or contributed to many publications. His most recent book was published in October 2022

Upcoming Expeditions

Mongolia 2025

An expedition is planned in South Western Mongolia for 4-24 July 2025. Team Members are currently being recruited.

Costa Rica 2025

An expedition is planned for 20th November to 10th December 2025

Future expeditions

Keep an eye on this space for details of further expeditions

YouTube channel

Dozens of videos of John's expeditions can be viewed here 

JOHN SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING CHARITIES:

 

 

 

Scientific Exploration Society (SES), a British grant-giving charity dedicated to exploring and conserving the planet.

Just A Drop works at a grassroots level to support communities around the world with access to sustainable safe water solutions, sanitation facilities and knowledge of safe hygiene practices.

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